Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Scranton, PA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 39A433) · 196 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (570) 961-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gino J Merli Veterans Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Gino J Merli Veterans Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.40 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.1%.
Gino J Merli Veterans Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a state government-owned nursing home in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicaid since 2009. The facility has 196 certified beds and an average daily census of 182.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gino J Merli Veterans Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 5.40 hours per resident per day, including about 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to the data provided. No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provided data identifies this facility as Medicaid-certified.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.40 hours per resident per day, including about 1.05 RN hours, with turnover of 30.1% and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 196 certified beds with an average of 182.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation information was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 2009-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 5709614300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5709614300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/39A433?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.